From 2004 to 2014, Minnesota was one of just six states that posted a double digit increase in farm deaths.

Tractors accounted for about a third of total fatalities in Minnesota. Skid-steer loaders and ATVs also drove up deaths.

From 2004 to 2014, there were ATV-related farm deaths.

ATVs are prone to flipping over and crushing their drivers if handled improperly over uneven terrain.

From 2004 to 2014, there were grain bin or silo-related farm deaths.

Farmers died while trying to bust up clumps of corn or soybeans without wearing a harness or other important safety gear.

From 2004 to 2014, there were farm deaths related to the farm environment.

Farmers fell off buildings, drowned in manure and burned to death while burning debris without taking proper safety precautions.

From 2004 to 2014, there were livestock-related farm deaths.

Cows, pigs and other animals can be dangerous if workers don’t take proper precautions.

From 2004 to 2014, there were skid loader-related farm deaths.

Skid-steer operators often try to get off the loaders while they are still running, sometimes leading to fatal consequences.

From 2004 to 2014, there were truck-related farm deaths.

Workers sometimes make fatal errors when unloading farm trucks or performing maintenance without taking proper precautions.

From 2004 to 2014, there were tractor-related farm deaths.

Tractors are the leading cause of fatal accidents on farms. Older machines can tip easily and often lack roll bars and other protective devices that could keep a farmer alive in a rollover.

From 2004 to 2014, there were other farm deaths.

Farms are full of hazards. Workers often die while trying to repair equipment without first shutting it off, and many pieces of farm equipment lack proper shields and guards.